Some families like to plan summer vacations a year or more in advance. They have all the details worked out well ahead of time. Where they’re going. When Read More
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home defense
A well-stocked nightstand could save your life
I’ve got a question for you. When you wake up out of a sound sleep, are you pretty groggy for a few minutes, or are you immediately wide Read More
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Western Wildfires on the Rampage Again… Destroying Homes, Forcing Evacuations and Causing Respiratory Problems
One of the worst things about a lack of rain is how dry and brittle everything becomes. That’s especially true of trees. And of other vegetation in many Read More
water crisis
Surviving a Boil Notice
With the amount of news coverage on public water contaminations, lack of regulations and aging treatment plants, I don’t trust any tap water. I believe every drop of Read More
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Trump Wants to Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before… Establishing a U.S. Space Force
Pop Quiz: Which of our nation’s five established military branches is the youngest? I’ll provide the answer at the tail end of this piece. I bring this up Read More
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Americans Take a Stand to Show Respect for Old Glory
Some of you folks may remember a Major League Baseball player by the name of Rick Monday. He was a two-time All-Star who played in two World Series. Read More
safety
Summer water safety
We see it every summer in the news. And it’s absolutely heartbreaking. An infant or toddler drowns in a swimming pool or a natural body of water. Parents Read More
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How to Survive a Power Outage
Watch 4Patriots Customer Keith’s video story of surviving a hurricane here: If there were a power outage tomorrow, would you be ready for it? The Read More
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U.S. Military Not Ready For Prolonged Power Outages
About 10 years ago, the Pentagon’s Defense Science Board conducted a study. When the results came in, here’s what we learned. The Board warned that U.S. “military installations Read More
Power
How to stay comfortable in a power blackout
I think it’s safe to say we’ve all experienced the power going out at some time. In my neighborhood, the lights always go out for a few minutes when there Read More
